Six days after a high tension wire fallen down on the house in Khajuri Khas area, the National Human Rights Commission issued notice to the Delhi government on Tuesday.
At least 22 people suffered injuries in the incident on the night of June 22.
Taking suo motto cognisance of media reports regarding the incident in Khajuri Khas, the NHRC said the reports, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights.
The commission issued notice to Delhi chief secretary to submit his comments in the matter within four weeks.
The NHRC also directed the chief secretary to inform the commission as to what steps are being taken by the Delhi government to prevent such type of incidents in future.
An FIR of negligence was also registered against the Delhi Transco in the case. However, the company said that this incident occurred because of flying kites near the high-tension wires.